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No matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, it’s not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it. We’ve tested the spread for years now, and found the best options to kick back in on your next overnight trip into the hills. Our lead tester, Miya Tsudome, took these models on camping trips in California, climbing trips into the High Sierra, and tested them at home at backyard grill sessions and hangouts by the local swimming hole. If you’re after a quick go-to, consider our top pick, the Helinox Chair One (re), or our spend-wise choice, the Crazy…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More A gondola car carrying eight people detached from its cable at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, on March 10. According to witnesses, the Golden Eagle Express car fell about 10 feet after departing from the lower terminal at 9:20 a.m. No one was seriously injured, but passengers were trapped for several minutes, and the patrol manually evacuated every gondola car using ropes and helicopters. This is North America’s third lift and gondola malfunction this season, following two other incidents at Winter Park…

Knife collector and author Dominique Beaucant has released a limited edition (24 pieces) collector book on legendary Bladesmith and ABS co-Founder Bill Bagwell. BILL BAGWELL- ONE OF A KIND- INFLUENTIAL BLADESSMITH LEFT HIS MARK Special limited  numbered  “Collector’s Edition” book of  only 24 copies printed globally-There will be no reprint Book has 204 pages size is 9.3/8 X 12.25 high gloss laminated UV front and back cover, same for the paper used for the book-over 485 pictures-Price is $495.00 shipping included. Full 9 X 12 inside pages. Next book sold will bear book # 09/24. Description:The long-awaited book on legendary…

Enabling Seamless Multi-Orbit Connectivity in the Era of Accelerated Satellite Deployments Satellite DC, March 11-13 2025, Walter E Washington Convention Center, Booth #1713 March 10, 2025 – Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of maritime, land and airborne SATCOM solutions, tracking ground stations, and mission-critical communication systems, is set to unveil its new OrBeam MILElectronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) at Satellite DC 2025. This cutting-edge phased array antenna is designed to meet the growing demand for continuous, reliable satellite communications across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits. With the rapid increase in satellite constellations and the evolving needs of defense,…

Most fishing pack manufacturers have been following the same pattern with new products: increased technology and increased prices. In the past, Umpqua Feather Merchants was one of the leaders in this trend. Its prior line of packs, the Zs2, was one of the most feature-rich, advanced packs on the market. The new Northfork Chest Pack bucks the trend and offers a no-frills, essentials-only pack at an amazing price. Admittedly, I was disappointed when I saw the new pack. The Overlook Zs2 500 was my favorite pack of all time, and it seemed like Umpqua had taken a step back. Then…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More A team of eight Sherpa climbers and a small camp staff left Namche Bazaar yesterday for Mount Everest Base Camp. The Sherpas’ task is to find a route through the maze of seracs (hanging ice blocks) and crevasses from the broken Khumbu Glacier. They have been doing this every spring since 1993. This team is called the Icefall Doctors. Every Everest climber, as well as those doing Lhotse and Nuptse, relies on Sherpas to forge a passage through this deadly obstacle course, which runs…

Bear Ops, a division of Bear & Sons Cutlery, recently unveiled two new tactical folding knife product lines, the Katakt and Nekama series. Katakt Series The Bear Ops Katakt Series are automatic knives available in three different styles: Katakt 1, Katakt 2 and Katakt 3. Customers can choose from these three base models as well as sub-variants with different trim colors and highlights. These automatic, folding pocketknives are manufactured for diverse cutting tasks and incorporate high-performance M390 steel blades with spear-point and Wharncliffe profiles. The Katakt 1 has a green G10 handle that provides users with a secure, non-slip grip,…

January 15, 2025: Putnam, CT– Dimension-Polyant, the world’s largest sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® lightweight, durable and 100% waterproof laminates, has hired James Lang as Sales Manager for its X-Pac® Tactical brand of fabrics. Lang brings fifteen years of sales and customer relations expertise to his new role. As the Sales Manager leading the X-Pac® Tactical Fabricsbrand, Lang is responsible for driving sales growth by proactively engaging with the tactical, military, hunting, and outdoor gear markets. Based out of the company’s Putnam, CT office, Lang will collaborateclosely with the technical fabrics team and leadership to manage key accounts and…

It had just turned from dusk to dark on Minnesota’s frozen Lake Mill Lacs, and the temperature was plummeting. Somewhere around -10 degrees Fahrenheit, a 30mph wind made it feel much colder. My friends and I hustled to break down our ice fishing shelter after a long day on the ice, and time was of the essence as fingers and faces froze. But my feet were not cold in the slightest. That’s because I was wearing the Meindl Nordkap PRO GTX winter boots, which, after a few days of testing, have proven to be among the warmest, most comfortable winter…

Benelli has just released the latest member of its flagship Lupo rifle family, the new Benellli Lupo Charred Timber edition. This sub-MOA bolt-action rifle can be had with either 22- or 24-inch barrels and in chamberings ranging from the popular classics to two of the more popular newer cartridges out there. The new Benelli Lupo Charred Timber’s calibers include the .308 Win, .30-’06 Sprng., .300 Win. Mag., 6.5 Creedmoor and 7 mm PRC rifle cartridges. In addition to its new Charred Timber color scheme on the stock, which features drab and dull flat dark natural earth tones, this new rifle…